AS Roma and Jose Mourinho leave Arsenal loan: reports

Italian giants AS Roma and Jose Mourinho are frustrated with the performance of Arsenal loan Ainsley Maitland-Niles. The 24-year-old joined the Serie A club on loan from North London until the end of the season during the January transfer window.

According to Siamo la Roma, Roma are disappointed with Ainsley Maitland-Niles’ performance. The Italian club had high expectations for the youngster due to his versatility, speed and defensive skills. However, he struggled to live up to expectations during his time with the club and has had to deal with a bit of a role in recent weeks.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles climbed through the youth ranks in the Emirates before making his senior debut for the club in the 2014-15 season. He became a regular member of the club’s first team two seasons later.

The Gunners had high hopes for Maitland-Niles due to his ability to play as a full-back, winger and defensive midfielder. The 24-year-old was a key member of the club team between 2017 and 2019, but fell at the Emirates Stadium during the 2020-21 campaign.

He arrived at West Bromwich Albion on loan for the second half of last season. Maitland-Niles struggled to make an impact during his time with the Baggies and returned to north London last summer.

He made just 11 appearances for the Gunners in the first half of the season. Maitland-Niles joined AS Roma on loan until the end of the season in January, hoping to revive his career. The English Under-21 International has made just six Serie A appearances for Roma since joining the club, and is expected to return to the Emirates this summer.

Arsenal will likely sell a number of players this summer

Arsenal currently have a number of players on loan at various clubs. Spanish right-back Hector Bellerin was a key member of the North London club team before joining Real Betis last summer on a season-long loan deal. The defender is expected to secure a permanent move for Arsenal this summer.

Lucas Torreira was in impressive form during his loan spell with Fiorentina this summer. He scored four goals and provided an assist in 28 appearances for the club in all competitions. The Italian side are believed to be willing to sign him permanently this summer.

Matteo Guendouzi has spent the last two seasons on loan at Hertha Berlin and Marseille respectively. The Frenchman had a dispute with Mikel Arteta towards the end of the 2019-2020 campaign and is therefore unlikely to have a future at Arsenal.

Pablo Mari joined Udinese on loan until the end of the season in January after struggling in the first half of the season to break into Arsenal’s starting line-up. Gabriel Magalhaes and Ben White were in incredible form for the Gunners. So Mary is set to secure a move to the Emirates Stadium this summer.

Ainlsey Maitland-Niles is likely to be sold by the North London Club this summer. The 24-year-old’s market value will have declined due to his poor form for Roma.